Turkish opposition party candidates take early lead in Istanbul and Ankara mayoral elections

Candidates from Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), including the incumbent mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu, have taken early leads in local elections seen as a test of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s popularity. FRANCE 24’s Jasper Mortimer reports from Istanbul. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: